WINSFORD firefighters were among several honoured for completing 20 years of service at a ceremony in Chester.

Anthony O’Dwyer and Graham Thomas were presented with the Long Service Good Conduct Medal by Cheshire's Lord Lieutenant David Briggs at an awards ceremony at Eaton Hall, on Tuesday, March 24.

They were among 19 members of Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service recognised for having completed 20 years exemplary service.

"The Fire Service Long Service and Good Conduct Medal is issued by Royal Warrant, and I was therefore honoured to make the award on behalf of Her Majesty,” said the Lord Lieutenant.

"I extend my sincere congratulations to all medal recipients on achieving twenty years exemplary service.

"The job they do requires humility and respect often delivered under arduous conditions. Theirs is a special job, a vocation for which they have been deservedly honoured."

Chief Fire Officer Paul Hancock thanked the firefighters for their dedication to the fire service.

He said: "This special award is presented to individuals who have served for 20 years and who have, in that time, shown exemplary behaviour.

"I would like to congratulate everyone who received a medal which is a great honour, and thank them for their dedication to the service."